Alert Severe Thunderstorm Warning until SAT 2:30 AM CDT Aug 15, 2026 Aug 15, 2026 Updated 51 mins ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Severe Thunderstorms with Strong Winds Impacting Western Dawson County Until 2:30 AM CDTWhat’s Happening:A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for western Dawson County until 2:30 AM CDT. Thunderstorms are moving northeast at 50 mph.Affected Areas:CozadGothenburgWillow IslandFarnamThis includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 226.What to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 60 mphHail size less than 0.75 inches Impacts:Potential damage to roofs, siding, and treesHazardous travel conditions, especially along Interstate 80 People are also reading… Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court 'Took my breath away' — Elm Creek, nearby communities unite at vigil for 3 injured teens Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday Defendant Rodriguez-Linares continues testimony Tuesday Locals ask what’s next for Tyson; Pepplitsch says the city is working on it Opening statements, first witness testimony begins Rodriguez-Linares trial Greyson Bjorkman powers Carpet Land to winning start at World Series Court hears from 3 witnesses Friday morning in Rodriguez-Linares trial Nebraska, Creighton volleyball will be televised on Nebraska Public Media Registration open for 5th Annual Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium in Kearney Wings and Wine fundraiser to benefit Blanche Senior Scholarship set for Aug. 20 After another defeat, Dodgers hope Skubal, Snell can snap team out of funk Bulldozers roll into national park to build Trump border wall Cozad's Landon Baker earns Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship through Nebraska Department of Transportation Toys 'R' Us sweetens offerings at Westroads Mall with new cafe Safety Tips:Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.Avoid driving on affected roads if possible.When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or lexch.com/weather for updates.This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Omaha police provide update during "emergency situation" in North Omaha Counties with the most gun deaths Counties with the most gun deaths Nebraska's Skyler Pierce full press conference from Aug. 13, 2026 Nebraska's Skyler Pierce full press conference from Aug. 13, 2026 Nebraska's Teraya Sigler full press conference from Aug. 13, 2026 Nebraska's Teraya Sigler full press conference from Aug. 13, 2026